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EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 vs other Canon consumer SLRs

The chart below compares the Rebel T3 with other recent Canon cameras. What we've done below is presented something of a hybrid comparison between these three models. A red cell means that a given camera performs below the other two, a green cell means that it performs better than the other two, and a yellow cell means it falls between the other two. In cases where two cameras share a capability, both cells will be colored green or red as appropriate.

EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 vs other Canon SLRs
Manufacturer
Canon
Canon
Canon
Model
EOS 1000D
Digital Rebel XS
EOS 450D
Digital Rebel XSi
EOS 1100D
Digital Rebel T3
Imaging
System
Sensor Manufacturer
Canon
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
Color Filter Array
RGB
RGB
RGB
Total Megapixels
10.5
12.4
12.6
Effective Megapixels
10.5
12.2
12.2
Effective Sensor Size (mm)
22.2 x 14.8
22.2 x 14.8
22.0 x 14.7
Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
1.6x
1.6x
1.6x
Image Processor
DIGIC III
DIGIC III
DIGIC 4
A/D Resolution
12-bit
14-bit
14-bit
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentamirror
Eye-level pentamirror
Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage
95%
95%
95%
Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
0.81x
0.87x
0.80x
Eyepoint (mm)
21
19
21
Viewfinder Blackout (ms)
130
130

150
Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
-3.0 to +1.0
-3.0 to +1.0

-2.5 to +0.5

Focusing Screen
Fixed, precision matte screen
Fixed, precision matte screen
Fixed, precision matte screen
Viewfinder
Info Display
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, Highlight Tone Priority (D+), maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth of Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Recording
System
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
including Eye-Fi
Compatible File System
FAT 16 / FAT 32
FAT 16 / FAT 32
FAT 16 / FAT 32
Recording Formats
RAW (12-bit CR2), JPEG
RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG
RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG
Maximum Resolution
3,888 x 2,592
4,272 x 2,848
4,272 x 2,848
Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
2,816 x 1,880;
1,936 x 1,288
3,088 x 2,056;
2,256 x 1,504

3,088 x 2,056 M
2,256 x 1,504 S1
1,920 x 1,280 S2
720 x 480 S3
RAW + JPEG Recording
Yes,
JPEG large/fine only
Yes,
JPEG large/fine only
Yes,
JPEG large/fine only
Color Space &
White Balance
User-Selectable Color Space
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB
Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 

6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 

6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 

6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined
Preset WB settings
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Fluorescent, Flash)
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)
Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
Not available
Not available
Not available
WB Adjustment Range
± 9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step
±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step
±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step
Autofocus
System
Type
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)
# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
7 points
(1 cross-type, 6 single-axis)
9 points
(1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis)
9 points
(1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis)
Superimposed Focus Point Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
AF Working Range
0.5 ~ 18 EV
EV -0.5 ~ 18
EV 0 ~ 18
AF-assist Beam
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)
AF Servo Modes
One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus
One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus
One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus
AF Area Modes
Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)
Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)
Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)
Fine-tune Focus Adjustment
No
No
No
Exposure
Control
Shooting Modes
12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash
12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash
14 - Program AE (Creative Auto, Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash, Movie
Metering Zones
35
35
63
(iFCL with dual layer sensor)
Metering Modes
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
10% partial
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
9% partial,
4% center spot
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
10% partial
Metering System Working Range
1 ~ 20 EV
(0 ~ 20 EV in Live View)
EV 1 ~ 20
EV 1 ~ 20
ISO Range / Extended
100 ~ 1600 / --
100 ~ 1600 / --
100 ~ 6400
Exposure Compensation
± 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
Automatic Exposure Bracketing
± 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±4 EV offset, 3 shots
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±4 EV offset, 3 shots
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV offset, 3 shots
Shadow Correction
Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization
Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization
Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels)
Highlight Correction
No
Yes, Highlight Tone Priority
Yes, Highlight Tone Priority
Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate, Shutter Lag
Shutter Type
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speed Range
1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb
1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb
1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb
Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
2.93 fps / 7 large/fine JPEG frames,
1.50 fps / 4 RAW frames,
1.50 fps / 3 RAW + JPEG frames
3.50 fps / 13 large/fine JPEG frames,
3.51 fps / 5 RAW frames,
3.00 fps / 4 RAW + JPEG frames
 2.94 fps / 17 large/fine JPEG frames,
1.96 fps / 3 RAW frames,
1.35 fps / 1 RAW + JPEG frame
Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
0.16
0.16
0.19
Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
0.087
0.089
0.113
Startup time (sec.)
~0.3
~0.4
~0.3
Flash
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
Yes (9.2 meters, 30 feet)
Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
1/200
1/200
1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation
± 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
Slow-sync flash
1st or 2nd curtain
1st or 2nd curtain
1st or 2nd curtain
PC Sync Terminal
Hot shoe only
Hot shoe only
Hot shoe only
Playback
System
LCD Size / Pixel Count
2.5 in. LCD / 230K dots
3.0 in. LCD / 230K dots
2.7 in. LCD / 230K dots
 
LCD Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
4:3
 
LCD Viewing Angles
170 degrees
170 degrees
170 degrees
 
Enlarged Playback / Scroll
1.5~10x / Yes
1.5~10x / Yes
1.5~10x / Yes
 
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
7 steps
7 steps
7 steps
 
Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Computer Connection
USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant
USB 2.0 High-Speed
USB 2.0 High-Speed
Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Menu Languages
20 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Simplified / Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese.)
20 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Simplified / Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese)
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Camera Default Reset
Yes
Yes
Yes
Custom Functions (Quantity)
Yes (12)
Yes (13)
Yes (12)
Remote Control
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3
No Wireless Support
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3
No Wireless Support
Info LCD Panel / Illumination
No / n/a
No / n/a
No / n/a
Ultrasonic sensor dust-removal function
Yes
Yes
No
In-Body Anti-Shake
(sensor shift)
No
No
No
Electronic Level
No
No
No
Live View
Yes, Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode AF
Yes, Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode AF
Yes, Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF
Movie Mode
No
No
Yes (MPEG-4)
1280x720@30/25 fps
Dedicated Movie/Live View Button
No
No
Yes
Manual Exposure during Movies
N/A
N/A
No
Stereo Mic Jack
N/A
N/A
No
HDMI Output
No
No
Yes
(HDMI-CEC)
Lens Defect Correction
No
No
Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction
Body Structure
Body Cover/Chassis
Largely plastic / metal frame
Largely plastic / stainless steel frame
Largely plastic / stainless steel frame
Power System
Battery Compatibility
Main: LP-E5
Backup: Built-in
Main: LP-E5
Backup: Built-in
Main: LP-E10
Backup: Built-in
Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F (CIPA test, 50% flash usage)
400
500
700
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9
128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9
129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9
Weight (body only)
450 g / 15.9 oz.
475 g / 16.8 oz.
495 g / 17.5 oz.
Operational
Environment
Operating Temperature Range
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
Operating Humidity Range
< 85%
< 85%
< 85%
Kit Lens
Focal length/aperture
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Lens Compatibility
Lens Mount / Compatibility
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses

 

 

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